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Dry Toe Gangrene
Description:
Left big toe is dry, leathery,
mummified
Clear demarcation of dry
gangrene and viable tissue
No erythema/swelling/pain
Dry, hairless skin
Inspection:
Check the toe webs for ulcers
Check the heel for any gan-
grene patch
Groin/leg scars
Palpate:
Color, temperature
Pulses of both lower limbs
Abdomen – ? AAA
Special Tests
Burgers angle
To Complete my exam…
Ankle Brachial Index
Ultrasound of right lower
limb arteries
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